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between the City Council , Planning Commission and Public Safety Commission.
Therefore , the Planning Commission voted (by 4 to 1 vote) to continue this item to
August 28, 2012.
ANALYSIS:
If the Planning Commission recommends approving the Code Amendments at their
August 28 , 2012 meeting, then the ordinance will be scheduled and re-noticed for City
Council approval in September. Staff published the notice of the City Council public
hearing before the July 24, 2012 Planning Commission meeting in order to move this
important Ordinance along without undue delay.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 City Budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. PC Staff Report dated July 24, 2012 , and attachments thereto
B. Draft Planning Commission Minutes dated July 24, 2012
Attachment A
~~MEMORANDUM
Staff Report
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: STEVEN M. MASURA
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BY: ADAM L. GULICK
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: July 24, 2012
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY
SECTION 9296 TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL
PARKING AND ALLOW COMPACT PARKING; AND MODIFY SECTION
9291 RELATING TO OUTDOOR DINING PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
BACKGROUND
Over the past year, the City Council, Planning Commission and Public Safety
Commission have expressed interest in the need to review and update the City's
parking codes and standards. This is partly due to on-going issues with the shortage of
parking in the City's downtown, as well as parking challenges in other commercial
centers in the City.
In October 2011, the City obtained the services of RBF Consulting to conduct a
downtown parking study and strategic plan, and a city-wide traffic calming study and
master plan, both of which are currently in progress. Additionally, staff has reviewed the
City's parking standards and recommends that the City reduce the minimum dimensions
of non-residential parking spaces and allow compact parking spaces to be consistent
with the Los Angeles County Code. Furthermore, staff is recommending that the
outdoor dining areas be exempt from requiring parking spaces.
DISCUSSION
The current parking size requirement for an off street parking space is a minimum nine
feet (9') wide and twenty feet (20') in length. The Los Angeles County Code allows
parking spaces to be a minimum of eight feet six inches (8'-6") in width and eighteen
feet (18') in length.
The City has received numerous complaints about the changes to time restricted
parking spaces in public parking lot 3, located at the south east corner of Las Tunas
Drive and Temple City Boulevard, behind the existing buildings. The City used the Los
Angeles County Code parking design standards to redesign the parking lot and was
able to gain an additional 11 parking spaces, increasing the capacity from 56 spaces to
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67 spaces. This is an example of how the size reduction presents an opportunity to
provide more spaces and address the current parking shortage in the City's downtown.
The City Code currently does not allow compact parking spaces for required off street
parking spaces. The Los Angeles County Code requires that a compact parking space
be a minimum eight feet (8') in width and fifteen (15') in length. The Los Angeles County
Code allows up to forty percent ( 40%) of a parking lot to be compact spaces, which
need to be spread throughout the parking lot. Staff feels that allowing compact parking
spaces in off street lots would also provide additional needed parking spaces
throughout the City, in particular in the downtown. As an additional benefit to the City
arising out of allowing compact parking spaces in off street lots, our discussions with
national tenants has shown that some national tenants have a minimum number of off
street parking spaces required before they will consider a site.
Gas prices over the past seven years have nearly doubled in the Los Angeles region,
going from $2.15 a gallon in May 2005 and climbing up to $4.20 a gallon in May 2012.
The increase in gas prices has created a demand of consumers seeking more fuel
efficient vehicles, as opposed to inefficient sport utility vehicles. The rising demand has
influenced auto manufacturers to release new hybrid electric I gas and electric models
that fall under the compact or sub-compact vehicle category. The increased number of
smaller vehicles on the road is an additional reason why compact spaces and new
parking standards could provide additional parking.
Staff is recommending that the current requirement that additional parking spaces need
to be provided for outdoor dining areas for restaurants and other food establishments be
removed from the City's Zoning Code. The current requirement discourages restaurants
and other food establishments from creating outdoor pedestrian oriented environments.
Many restaurants and food establishments are not able to fully comply with required
parking based on interior and outdoor service area, so they would either not be allowed
or would require a zone variance approval. Such variances are required because they
do not have the number of parking spaces as may be strictly required by the code; for
example restaurants require 1 parking space for every 100 square feet of floor area and
general retail require one parking space for every 250 square feet of floor area.
Requiring consistent use of the zoning process conflicts with both the City's vision of
creating pedestrian oriented environments in the commercial areas and sound planning
practices. Therefore, it is recommended that the requirement be removed from Section
9291 of the Zoning Code. Although staff is recommending that the requirement be
removed, staff will still have the ability to review and approve outdoor dining areas
through its normal site plan review and occupancy and building permit procedures to
ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and that there will be minimal impacts.
In conclusion, staff feels that the proposed Code Amendments would help address
parking shortages throughout the City, particularly along Las Tunas Drive and
Rosemead Boulevard. The reduced size of non-residential parking spaces and the
permitting of compact parking spaces would increase the number of parking spaces for
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current properties and for future commercial developments . Staff also feels that the
parking space requirement for outdoor dining areas conflicts with the City 's vision of
creating pedestrian oriented environments and recommends that it be removed from the
Zoning Code. Therefore, staff recommends that the Plann ing Commission adopt a
resolut ion recommending that the City Council amend the City's Zon ing Code reducing
the size of non-residential parking spaces , allow compact parking spaces and remove
the requirement for outdoor dining areas .
On July 12, 2012, a public hearing notice regarding the proposed Code Amendments
relating to Sections to 9291 and 9296 was published in the Temple City Tribune. If
approved, the item will be heard before the City Council at their regular meeting on
August 7, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Draft Resolution recommend ing that the City Council approve a Negative
Declaration and amend the Zoning Code as outlined in the Draft Resolution .
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Draft Resolution No. 12-2354 PC
2 . Draft Negative Declaration
3 . Environmental Checklist
4. Temple City Zoning Code, Section 9291 : Parking Spaces Required
5 . Temple City Zoning Code , Section 9296 : General Requirements for the
Improvement and Maintenance of Parking Areas
6 . Los Angeles County Parking Standard Code
RESOLUTION NO. 12~2354PC DRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE TO
REDUCE THE SIZE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL OFF STREET
PARKING SPACES, ALLOW COMPACT PARKING
SPACES AND REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT
RESTAURANTS AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS NEED
TO PROVIDE OFF STREET PARKING SPACES FOR
OUTDOOR DINING AREAS. THE RECOMMENDED CODE
AMENDMENTS WOULD OCCUR IN TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1,
ARTICLE J, SECTION 9291: PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED; TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE J, SECTION
9296.A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING
AREAS.
The Planning Commission of the City of Temple City does hereby resolve:
SECTION 1. Based upon information presented in Staff Reports dated
July 24, 2012, and based upon a Public Hearing on July 24, 2012 to consider an
amendment to the Zoning Code, the Planning Commission makes the following
findings:
1. There are existing parking supply and demand shortages within the
City that have created challenges in meeting the needs of residents,
visitors to the city, employees and customers of businesses within the
City, and to adequately accommodate business changes and
development requests. The off street parking conditions are
determined to be potentially detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare of the residents and businesses of the City.
2. The City has attempted to improve the parking supply by acquiring
property and developing several public parking lots in the downtown
area; allowing for resident parking by permit on several streets;
allowing loading zones for businesses; and encouraging modes of
travel other than automobile. Despite all these efforts, supply and
demand challenges continue to result in the public safety and
economic issues for residents and businesses and to adequately
address new business and development requests.
3. It is necessary for the City to reduce the size of the non-residential off
street parking spaces in order to allow the opportunity for existing
properties and future developments to provide additional parking.
Additionally, by allowing parking lots to have compact parking stalls
would also provide an opportunity for businesses and developers to
provide additional parking spaces. The City recently redesigned a
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public parking lot at the south east corner of Las Tunas Drive using the
Los Angeles County parking space dimensions and was able to gain
11 additional parking spaces . Additionally, the requirement to provide
off street parking spaces for outdoor dining areas for restaurants and
other food establishments conflicts with the City's vision of creating
pedestrian oriented environments in the City's commercial areas .
Section 9291 of Title 9, Chapter 1, Article J of the Municipal Code is
modified to accomplish the purpose of providing additional parking
spaces throughout the City. Also, Section 9296 of Title 9 , Chapter 1,
Article J of the Municipal Code is modified to allow more opportunities
for pedestrian oriented environments .
SECTION 2. This project should result in no significant effects upon the
environment, a Negative Declaration has been prepared, and the Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt said Negative Declaration in accordance with
the State CEQA Guidelines. The initial statement as prepared indicates that there is no
potential for adverse impact to the environment as it relates to all wild animals, birds,
plants , fish, amphibians and related ecological communities, including the habitat upon
which the wildlife depends for its continued viability.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission recommends modifying Section
9291 of Article J of Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Municipal Code, and Section 9296 of
Article J of Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Muni cipal Code to read as follows :
A.
TITLE 9 -Zoning Regulations
CHAPTER 1-Zoning Code
ARTICLE J-Off Street Parking Requirements
9291: PARKING SPACES REQUIRED:
Fast food establishments
with queued drive through
service
Number of Parking Spaces Required
1 parking space for each 150 square feet of
gross floor area, but there shall be no less than 5
parking spaces provided. OwtsiEte Etining aFeas
shall also be in&lwEteEt into the gross flooF
MeaT
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B.
Restaurants, bars, coffee
shops,donutshops,and
coffee and/or tea
establishments, which
provide customer seating
1 parking space for each 1 00 square feet of
gross floor area, but there shall be no less than
10 parking spaces provided. Outside diAiAg
areas sl:lall alse be iAGiuded inte tl:le grass
Jleer area.
TITLE 9 -Zoning Regulations
CHAPTER 1-Zoning Code
ARTICLE J -Off Street Parking Requirements
9296: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREAS:
Size: Eaoh off street parking spaoo, other than a parallel parking spaoe, shall be
at least PIJenty feet (20') in length and at least nino foot (Q') in width; eleven foot
(11') in width when a parking spaoo is abutted by a wall, struoturo or other
permanent struoture; ten feet (1 0') in width for spaoes within onolosed garages.
For required guest parking spaoos for multiple family devolop!Tlents, any guest
parking space, whish is abutted by a wall or structure, shall be P#elvo foot ( 12')
wide; any guest spaoo, which is abutted on both sides by a wall or struoture, shall
be fourteen foot (14 ') wide. Guest parking spaoes in residential projeots shall be
improved with grass erato or turf block material so as to be permeable. Eaoh off
street parallel parking spaoo shall be at least eight foot (8') in width and at least
t\venty four foot (24') in length . All off street parking spaces shall be provided \*lith
adequate ingress and ogress.
A . Size
1 . Residential parking spaces:
a. Residential garage parking spaces shall be a minimum interior
dimensions of ten feet (1 0') in width and twenty feet (20') in length .
b. Required guest parking spaces for multi-family developments shall be
a minimum of 14 feet (14') in width by eighteen feet (18') in length
when abutted by walls or structures on both sides. Guest parking
spaces that abut one wall or structure shall provide at least twelve feet
(12') in width by eighteen feet (18') in length. Guest parking spaces
shall be improved with grasscrete or turf block material so as to be
permeable.
c. Residential garage parking for Second Unit Housing may be provided
in tandem parking spaces with minimum interior dimensions of ten feet
(1 0') in width by forty (40') feet in length.
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d. Each off street parallel parking space shall be at least twelve feet (12')
in width and at least twenty feet (20') in length.
2. Non-residential parking spaces:
a. Standard parking spaces shall be a minimum of eight feet six inches
(8'-6") in width by eighteen feet (18') in length.
b. Compact spaces shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') in width by
fifteen feet (15') in length. Not more than 40 percent of the required
number of parking spaces, and any parking spaces in excess of the
required number may be compact spaces. Compact spaces shall be
distributed evenly throughout the parking area.
c. When abutted by one wall or structure. parking spaces shall provide a
one foot six inch (1 '-6") buffer on each side and a two feet six inch (2'-
6") buffer when abutted by walls on both sides.
d. Each off street parallel parking space shall be at least eight feet six
inches (8'-6") in width and at least twenty feet (20') in length.
N. Design of Parking Areas: Off street parking facilities utilizing angled parking
spaces shall comply with the dimensions specified in the following chart and
diagram. Dimensions for angles not listed shall be determined by interpolation.
(Existing graphics to be replaced with new graphics shown below)
Angle of GvSJ alf ParkinQ L>e ngtn ffV curb L.eqgth (ft) Dep1~ (ftJ AJsfe (ft) Wrt;Jtn (it) (degrees)
-.
Standard Pa.ddng. Stalls
30 18' 17' 16' 12' 44'
45 18' 12' 19' 14' 52'
60 18' 9'-10" 20' 20' 60'
90 18' 8'-6" 18' 26' 62'
Parallel 20' 20' 8'-6" 10' 27'
Comp~c:t: Par ldng St alls (maximum 40%),
30 15' 16' 14' 12' 40'
45 15' 11'-4" 15'-6" 13' 44'
60 15' 9'-3" 16'-6" 16' 49'
90 15' 8' 15' 23' 53'
*90 degree stalls use two-way aisle, one-way aisle prohibited
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temple City at a regular meeting held on the 241h of July,
2012 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner-
Commissioner-
Commissioner-
Commissioner -
Secretary
City of Temple City
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
Mitigated Impact impact
a. Conflict with general plan designation or D D D _¢
zoning
b. Conflict with applicable environmental D D D ~ plans or policies adopted by agencies with
jurisdiction over the project?
c. Affect agricultural resources or operations D
(e.g. impacts to soils or fannlands, or
D D ~
impacts from incompatible land uses?
d. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement D D D
of an established community (including a
low income or minority community?
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a. Cumulatively exceed official regional or D
local population projects?
0 D 1Zl/
b. Induce substantial growth in an area either D D D fgf
directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects
in an undeveloped area or extension of
major infrastructure?
c. Displace existing housing, especially D 0 D ¢
affordable housing?
3. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a. Seismicity: fault rupture? D D 0 ~
b. Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? D D 0 ' ~
c. Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? D 0 D l&
d. Landslides or mudslides? D D D ~
e. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable D 0 0 ~
soil conditions from excavation, grading or
fill?
f. Subsidence of the land? D D D ~
g. Expansive soils? D D D ~
h. Unique geologic or physical features? D D D ~·
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
POientially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact impact
4. WATER. Would the proposal result:
a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage D D D tK(
patterns, or the rate and amount of surface
runoff?
b. Exposure of people or property to water D D D li(
related hazards such as flooding?
c. Discharge into surface waters or other 0 D D ~-
alterations of surface water qua1ity (e.g.
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in 0 0 D ~ any water body?
e. Changes in currents, or the course or D D D ~ direction of water movements?
f. Changes in the quantity of ground either D 0 D ~ through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interceptions of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations'?
g. Altered direction or rate of flow of D D D !g[
groundwater?
h. Impacts to groundwater quality? 0 D D ~
i. Storm water system discharges from area 0 D D ~ for materials storage, vehicle or equipment
fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance
(including washing), waste handling,
hazardous materials handling or storage
delivery or loading docks, or other outdoor
work area?
j. A significantly environmentally harmful 0
increase in the flow rate or volume of stonn
D D ~
water runoff?
k. A significantly environmentally harmful D D D w increase in erosion of the project site or
surrounding areas?
1. Storm water discharges that would 0 D D
significantly impair the beneficial uses of
receiving waters or areas that provide water
quality benefits (e.g., riparian corridors,
wetlands, etc.)?
m. Harm to the biological integrity of drainage D D D
systems and water bodies?
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a. Violate any air quality standard or 0 D D ~/
contribute to an existing or projected air
quality violation?
b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? D D D ~
c. Alter air movement, moisture, or D D 0 ~ temperature, or cause any change in
climate?
d. Create objectionable odors? 0 0 D
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal
result in:
a. Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? D D ~ 0
b. Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. D D D )29'
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? m c. Inadequate emergency access or access to 0 0 D
nearby uses?
d. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-D 0 0 ~ site?
e. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or 0
bicyclists?
D D ~
f. Conflicts with adopted policies supponing D D D ~ alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
r( g. Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? D D D
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in
impacts to:
a. Endangered, threatened or rare species or D D 0
their habitats (including but not limited to
plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)?
b. Locally designated species (e.g. heritage D D D ~ trees)?
c. Locally designated natural communities 0 0 0 ~
(e.g. oak forest, costal habitat, etc.)?
d. Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and 0 D 0 ~ vernal pool) ?
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Potentially
Potentially S1gnificanl Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
e. Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? D D D ~
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservational D D 0 ~ plans?
b. Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful D D 0 ~ and inefficient manner?
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a. A risk of accidental explosion or release of D 0 D
hazardous substances (including, but not
linrited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation)?
b. Possible interference with an emergency D D 0
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
c. The creation of any health hazard or D 0 0 ~ potential health hazard?
d. Exposure of people to existing sources of D 0 0 ~
potential health hazards?
e. Increased fire hazard areas in areas with 0
flammable brush, grass, or trees?
0 D ~
10. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? D D [)a D
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? D 0 D ~
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new or altered government services in any
of the following areas:
a. Fire protection? D D D IX.l
b. Police protection? D 0 D .ro
c_ Schools? D 0 0 Kl
d. Maintenance of public facilities, including 0 0 D ~ roads?
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
e. Other governmental services? 0 0 D ~
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal
result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the
following utilities?
a. Power or natural gas? D 0 D 1Kf
b. Communications systems? D D D ®'
c. Local or regional water treatment or D D D % distribution facilities?
d. Sewer or septic tanks? D D D !il.
e. Stann water drainage? 0 D D ~
f. Solid waste disposal? 0 D D ~
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? 0 0 0 ~
b. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 D 0 ~-
c. Create light or glare? 0 D D 00
14. CULTURALRESOUCES. Would the proposal:
a. Disturb paleontological resources? D D D ~
b. Distmb archaeological resources? D 0 D ~
c. Affect historical resources? 0 0 D JZ1
d. Have the potential to cause a physical change 0 0 0 lZt
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
e. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within D 0 D ~ the potential impact area?
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a. Increase the demand for neighborhood or 0 0 D ~ regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b. Affect existing recreational opportunities? D D D w
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less11tan
Significant Unless Sigmficant No
Impact Mitigated Impact lmpact
16. MA..~ATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
/
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade 0 0 0 ~
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat offish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restricl the rang of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples ofmajorperiods of
California history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the potential to achieve D D 0
short-tenn, to the disadvantage of long-tenn,
environmental goals?
c. Does the project have impacts that are D D 0
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively ~onsiderable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects).
d. Does the project have environmental effects D D D ~ which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
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DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
60. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION: The City is considering changing
the size of the parking standards to be consistent with the County. The City would
reduce the size of off street parking from nine feet (9') wide by twenty (20') feet
deep to eight feet six inches (8'-6") wide by eighteen feet (18') deep, and to allow
up to forty percent (40%) of compact parking spaces with a size of eight feet (8') by
fifteen feet (15'). By reducing the size of the parking spaces and permitted
compact parking, new businesses and private developers would be able to provide
more parking spaces on site to comply with the required number of spaces. The
City is restriped a public parking lot using the Los Angeles County standards and
was able to create 11 additional parking spaces . In order to be more business
friendly to restaurants and other food establishments, the City is considering
removing the requirement of providing off street parking spaces for outdoor dining
areas. The removal of the requirement would allow the City to be more business
friendly and create pedestrian friendly environments, which is a goal for the City . It
could be argued that this could potentially lead to an increase in traffic for popular
food establishments. However, the City (Planning staff) will review each proposed
outdoor dining area on a case-by-case basis to determine whether or not the
outdoor dining area will have an impact on adjacent properties. If it is deemed that
a proposed outdoor dining area is out of scale or will have an impact, staff will
recommend reducing the size of the outdoor dining area or other conditions to
minimize the impacts to adjacent properties.
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9291: PARKING SPACES REQUIRED:
The off street parking spaces required for each use permitted by this chapter, shall be not less than
the following, provided that in no case shall there be less than three (3) spaces per commercial or
manufacturing unit and further provided that any fractional parking space shall be computed as a
whole :
I Use 101 Number Of Parking S~aces Reguired I
Assembly buildings -including 1 for each 5 fixed seats. If there be no fixed seats, 1 for
churches, stad iums, sports 50 square feet of gross fl oor area used for assembly
arenas, school auditoriums, purposes . Where fixed seats consist of pews or
theaters, dance halls, clubs benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon
and lodges having no sleeping 22 linear inches per seat.
quarters and other places of
assembly
Automotive sales or rental, 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross land
boat sales or rental, trailer area devoted to open display or sales, provided that
sales or rental , retail nurseries where such area exceeds 10,000 square feet, only 1
and other perm itted uses not parking space need be provided for each 5,000 square
conducted in a building feet of such gross land area in excess of 10,000 square
feet, or 1 space for each 2 employees whichever is
greater.
Banks, business or D 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor
professional offices area.
I Bowling alleys 1013 parking spaces for each alley. I
Communications equipment ~ 1 parking space for each 2 employees on the largest
building working shift and 1 parking space for each company
vehicle operated or kept in connection with the use.
I Dwelling units : ID
Single -family 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, each of which must
be located in a garage. 3 garage parking spaces per
dwelling unit for dwellings with more than 4 bedrooms. A
den, library, study or similar habitable room which
functionally could be used as a bedroom shall be
considered a bedroom for purposes of determining
required parking. I Guesthouse D 2 parking spaces , each of which shall be in a garage.
Said parking may be in tandem.
Multiple ~ 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, each of which must
be located in a garage or carport, plus 1 space, which
shall be open and unenclosed, for each 2 units or any
fraction thereof. I Second unit D 2 parking spaces, each of which shall be in a garage .
Said parking may be in tandem .
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Condominiums 2 parking space s (enclosed in a garage with door) per
dwelling unit, plus 1 additional open and unenclosed
space for each 2 dwelling units. Units with 3 or more
bedrooms shall require an additional 1h parking space.
I Educational institutions: ID
Elementary and junior high 0 1 parking space for each employee and each faculty
member.
High school and trade schools 0 1 parking space for each 5 students and 1 parking space
for each faculty member and employee.
'Colleges 10 1 parking space for each 3 students and 1 parking space
for each faculty member and employee.
Fast food establishments with ~ 1 parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor I
queued drive-through service area, but there shall be no less than 5 parking spaces
provided. Outside dining areas shall also be i ncluded
into the gross floor area.
General commercial; retail ~ 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor
stores, service shops, and area.
general offices
Grocery stores, supermarkets , ~ 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor
conveni ence stores, and area.
minimarts
Gymnasium, health studios, 0 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor
and martial arts studios area, plus 1 parking space for each employee.
I Hospitals 1012 parking spaces for each bed. I' I Hotels 1011 parking space for each room. I
Libraries and library stations ~ 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor
when located on publicly area.
owned sites I Uquor stores D 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor
area.
Manufacturing and industrial 1 parking space for each 2 employees on the largest
uses of all types, except a shift or for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
building or portions of whichever js greater, and 1 parking space for each
buildings for warehouse vehicle operated or kept in connection with the use.
purposes
Medical or dental clinics and 0 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor
medical professional offices area.
Minimalls as defined in section ~ Park ing shall be requ ired based upon use, occupancy,
9109 of this title gross floor area and number of individual units; provided, 1
howeve r, that no less than 7 parking spaces shall be
provided per commercial unit or busi ness on the street
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(ground) level. Parking requirements for a second story
and subsequent stories shall be regulated by provisions
of this section of the zoning code based upon the
proposed use, occupancy, gross floor area and number
of individual units.
I Mortuaries 10 1 parking space for each 40 square feet of floor area
devoted to assembly purposes.
I Motels ID 1 parking space for each sleeping unit or dwelling unit.
Nursing, convalescent homes, ~ 1 parking space for each bed, plus 1 parking space for
resthomes and sanitariums each employee with residence facilities provided on the
premises.
Public utility facilities not ~ 1 parking space for each 2 employees on the largest
having shrtt and 1 parking space for each vehicle operated or
business offices on the kept in connection w ith the use.
premises
Restaurants, bars, coffee 1 parking space for each 1 00 square feet of gross floor
shops,donutshops,and area, but there shall be no less than 1 0 parking spaces
coffee and/or tea provided. Outside dining areas shall also be included
establishments, which provide into the gross floor area.
customer seating
Rooming houses, lodging ~ 1 parking space for each sleeping room.
houses, clubs and fraternity
houses having sleeping rooms
Shopping centers with more ~ 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor
than 75,000 square feet of area.
gross floor area
Swimming pools, commercial ~ 1 parking space for each 1 ,000 square feet of gross land
area of the lot or parcel where the use is established and
1 parking space for each 2 employees, but in no case
shall less than 10 spaces be provided.
Takeout restaurants without a 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor
drive¥through and without area, but there shall be no Jess than 5 parking spaces
customer tables (e.g., provided.
delicatessens, takeout pizza
establishments, bakeries, etc.)
I Terminals, freight D 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor
area.
Terminals, passenger ~ 1 parking space for each 1 00 square feet of gross floor
area in the waiting room. Where both freight and
passenger facilities exist, the parking facilities shall be
computed for each separately.
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I Trailer parks 10 1 parking space for each trailer space, plus 1 for each 4
. spaces in the trailer park.
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Warehouses and storage 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor
facilities area or 1 space for each 2 employees, whichever is
greater and 1 parking space for each veh i cle operated or
kept in connection with the use . Whenever all or any
portion of a warehouse area, facility or building is
proposed to be converted, remodeled or changed to a
nonwarehouse use, the number of parking spaces
required by this section for the intended use shall be
secured and provided prior to conversion of use or
remodeling o f the warehouse facility or building.
(1960 Code; amd. Ord. 78-467; Ord. 66-631 ; Ord. 69-654; Ord. 90-663; Ord. 91-666; Ord . 93-754;
Ord . 06-907)
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9296: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREAS:
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A. Size: Each off street par.king space, other than a parallel parking space, shall be at least twenty
feet (20') in length and at least nine feet (9') in width; eleven feet (11 1
) in width when a parking
space is abutted by a wall, structure or other permanent structure; ten feet (1 0') in width for
spaces within enclosed garages. For required guest parking spaces for multiple-family
developments, any guest parking space, which is abutted by a wall or structure, shall be twelve
feet (12') wide; any guest space, which is abutted on both sides by a wall or structure1 shall be
fourteen feet (141) wide. Guest parking spaces in residential projects shall be improved with
grass crete or turf block material so as to be permeable. Each off street parallel parking space
shall be at least eight feet (8') in width and at least twenty four feet (24•) in length. All off street
parking spaces shall be provided with adequate ingress and egress.
B. Access Driveways: Driveways serving parking areas for less than six (6) vehicles shall be a
minimum of ten feet (1 0') wide.
All driveways serving parking areas for six (6) or more vehicles shall be a minimum twelve feet
(12') wide. Where both egress and ingress are provided on a single driveway, the minimum
width shall be sixteen feet (16'). Parking areas for thirty (30) or more vehicles shall be provided
with separate driveways for egress and ingress, each of which shall be not less than twelve feet
(12') in width.
Any driveway which is over one hundred twenty five feet (125') in length shall be not less than
fifteen feet (15') in width.
Joint use driveways used in combination With abutting properties shall be allowed when proper
easements or agreements, approved as to form by the city attorney, have been executed and
filed with the city.
All parking areas for five (5) or more vehicles shall be designed so as to allow forward motion
onlyt of all vehicles entering a street, unless the access drive is a minimum of eighteen feet (18')
in width.
Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, no driveway shall exceed a total distance of three
hundred feet (300') from a street to the parking area served.
All driveways shall be maintained with a vertical clearance of not less than thirteen feet (131)
provided that an encroachment by eaves of not exceeding thirty inches (30u) shall be permitted.
Utility meters, trash receptacles, power poles, exterior plumbing and other similar facilities are
expressly prohibited within driveway areas.
C. Surfacing: All off street parking areas including driveways, aisles and access shall be paved with
macadam or asphaltic pavement to a minimum depth of three Inches (3"} of concrete to a
minimum depth of three and one-half (31/211
). Such surfacing shall be designed, constructed and
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maintained as to dispose of all surface water. In no case shall such drainage be allowed across
public sidewalks.
D. Location: All off street parking facilities shall be located on the same lot or complex of lots as the
use which the same are to serve, except as provided in section 9294 of this article.
E. Setbacks: All parking areas shall be subject to the same setback restrictions governing
accessory buildings as defined in the zone In which said parking area is located, provided that
no off street parking area shall be located closer than twenty feet (20') from the street right of
way line of an A zoned lot.
F. Border Barricades: Every parking area which is not separated by a fence from any street or alley
property line upon which it abuts, shall be provided with a suitable concrete curb or timber
barrier not less than six inches (6") in height, located not less than three feet (3') distant from
such street, alley or property lines. Such curb or barrier shall be securely installed and
maintained; provided no such curb or barrier shall be required across any driveway or entrance
to such parking area.
G. Screening: Every parking area for five (5) or more vehicles which is located upon property
abutting other property located in one of the A zones shall be separated from such property by
a solid view obscuring fence or wall, six feet (6') in height, measured from the grade of the
finished surface of such parking lot closest to the contiguous A zone property, provided that
along the required front yard the fence or wall shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height. No
such wall, fence or hedge need be provided where the elevation of that portion of the parking
area immediately adjacent to an R zoned property is six feet (6') or more below the elevation of
such A zoned property along the common property line.
H. Lights: Suitable lights shall be provided so as to properly illuminate any parking area having
spaces for five (5) or more vehicles or new or used car sales areas, permitted by this chapter;
such lighting shall be arranged so as to reflect the light away from adjacent premises.
I. Entrances And Exits: The location and design of all entrances and exits to a street or alley shall
be subject to the approval of the city.
J. Striping: All parking spaces shall be striped in a manner clearly showing the layout of the
intended parking stalls . Such striping, not less than three inches (3•) in width, shall be
maintained in a clear, visible and orderly manner.
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K. Signs: Where required by the city, for public safety, for entering or leaving parking lots from
streets, appropriate exit, entrance and directional signs shall be posted and maintained.
L. Maintenance And Irrigation: All parking areas shall be kept clean and free of dust, mud or tra~h.
Parking areas shall be used only for the purpose of parking vehicles. Where landscaping is
provided within or along parking areas, adequate irrigation and maintenance thereof shall be
provided.
M. Driveway Design: All driveways shall comply with the following design requirements:
1 . Except as otherwise provided herein, all driveways shall provide unobstructed access directly
to a legal parking area or garage.
2 . No driveway shall be wider than the parking area or structure it serves, provided, however,
that no driveway located within any front or side yard area shall exceed twenty feet (20') in
width except for that portion thereof located within twenty five feet (25') of the entrance to the
parking structure it serves. In the R~1 zone, a driveway shall not be located at any point
nearer any side property line than the parking area or garage it serves.
This section shall not apply to any driveway serving a parking structure or garage the
entrance of which is substantially perpendicular to the front property line.
3. No vehicle or any component thereof, shall be parked in any front yard area for any purpose
on any R zoned lot, except in driveway areas which lead directly to a legal parking area or
garage.
4. A circular type driveway may be constructed provided:
a. Said driveway has, or connects with a driveway, which has direct access to a legal parking
area or structure as defined in section 9290 of this article; and
b. The entire width of said driveway, at some point thereon, is located entirely behind the
required setback area for such zone; and
c. Said driveway shall be a minimum of ten feet (1 0'} in width; and
d. Notwithstanding subsection M4b of this section, no circular driveway shall exceed twelve
feet (12') in width; and
e. Each driveway approach shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') at street level; and
f. There shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') of full height curb between the two (2) driveway
approaches, including slopes, measured at their nearest points; and
g. No circular driveway shall be permitted on a lot less than seventy feet (70') in width.
5 . A curb cut for a secondary driveway approach may be constructed on any lot provided:
a. Said approach provides access to any driveway or parking area which complies with the
provisions of this article; and
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b. Said approach shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width at street level; and
c . There shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') of full height curb between the two (2) driveway
approaches measured at their nearest points.
6. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
DRIVEWAY: The improved area which is clear of all structures or portions of structures and
provides access connecting any vehicle parking structure, lot or area with any street, alley,
thoroughfares, or other right of way. whether public or private.
DRIVEWAY WIDTH: The net width of an individual driveway, exclusive of side slopes and
returns, measured along the curb line of the highway.
N. Design Of Parking Areas: Off street parking facilities utilizing angled parking spaces shall
comply with the dimensions specified in the following chart and diagram. Dimensions for angles
not listed shall be determined by interpolation.
Dimen.
Angle ~ A B c D E F
30° 19'011 18'311 28'3'1 12'611 32'7" 17'411
45° 13'5" 20'11 11 35'0" 17'811 20'11 11 14'2"'
60° 10'11 11 22'1 11 39'911 19'6" 12.9" 10'0"
900 9'0D ! 20~ 401 25' 0' o·
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Angle of
Parlcing stall Cutb Stall Depth Aisle Width Overall Width
(Degrees) Length (It) Length (ft) (It) (fl) (ft)
30 15 16 14' 122 402
1: Two-way aisle. One-way aisle prohibited .
2: One-way aisle, double-loaded panting.
B . Striping and Marking.
1. Each parking space shall be clearly striped with paint or other similar
distinguishable material, except that spaces established in a garage or
carport having not more than three parking spaces need not be striped .
2 . Striping for parking spaces may be modified by the Director if there is a dual
use of the parking facility or if an alternate surfacing material is allowed
pursuant to Subsection D, below. In approving such modification by site plan,
the Director is authorized to require suitable alternate means of marking the
spaces.
3. Each compact parking space shall be clearly marked with the words
"Compact Only."
C. Wheel Stops and Vehicle Encroachment.
1. Wheel stops shall be provided for parking lots with a slope of more than three
percent, except that the installation of wheel stops is optional for parking
stalls oriented at right angles to the direction of slope.
2 . Wheel stops shall be provided along the perimeter of parking lots that are
adjacent to walls, fences or pedestrian walkways and when abutting
landscaped areas.
D. Surfacing.
1. Where access to parking spaces is from a highway, street or alley that is
paved with asphaltic or concrete surfacing, such parking spaces, as well as
the maneuvering areas and driveways used for access, shall be paved with:
a. Concrete surfacing to a minimum thickness of three and one-half
inches, with expansion joints as necessary; or
b. Asphalt surfacing, rolled to a smooth, hard surface having a minimum
thickness of one and one-half inches after compaction, and laid over a
base of crushed rock, gravel or other similar material compacted to a
minimum thickness of four inches.
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 24, 2012
Attachment B
Chairman Horton called the Planning Commission Regular Meeting to order at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kaufmann Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners: Curran, Leung, 0' Leary, Cordes, Horton
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Murphy, Director of Community Development
Masura, Associate Planner Gulick, and Community
Development Secretary Venters
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote)
Commissioner O'Leary moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Vice-
Chairman Cordes and unanimously carried.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 10, 2012
Recommendation: APPROVE AS SUBMITTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner-Curran, Leung, O'Leary, Cordes, Horton
Commissioner-None
Commissioner-None
Commissioner-None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC HEARING -REQUEST TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR 5072 SERENO AVENUE TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2012.
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RECOMMENDATION: 1)HEARSTAFFREPORT
2) HEAR THOSE FOR AND AGAINST
3) RECOMMEND THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION CONTINUE THE ABOVE ITEM
TO A DATE CERTAIN.
Chairman Horton opened the public hearing.
Chairman Horton closed the public hearing.
Commissioner O'Leary moved to continue Continue Use Permit 11-1801 and
Tentative Tract Map 71297, to the Planning Commission meeting of August
28, 2012, seconded by Commissioner Leung and unanimously carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner-Curran, Leung, O'Leary, Cordes, Horton
Commissioner-None
Commissioner-None
Commissioner-None
B. PUBLIC HEARING -THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL CONSIDER AND
RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO
MODIFY SECTION 9296 RELATING TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF NON-
RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND ALLOW COMPACT PARKING; AND MODIFY
SECTION 9291 RELATING TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS.
RECOMMENDATION: 1)HEARSTAFFREPORT
2) HEAR THOSE FOR AND AGAINST
3) RECOMMEND THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVE THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
4) RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
Director of Community Development Masura provided an introduction to the
proposed modification of section 9296 and section 9291 of the Temple City
Municipal Code.
Associate Planner Gulick gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Chairman Horton opened the public hearing.
Jim Clift, Temple City resident, expressed concern regarding the proposed
amended parking.
Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, felt that the proposed parking
amendments should be reconsidered.
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Ousama Nimri, Temple City resident, asked the Planning Commission
several questions regarding the proposed parking amendment.
Chairman Horton closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman Cordes moved to continue the proposed code amendment
9296 and code amendment 9291 to the Planning Commission meeting of
August 28, 2012, seconded by Commissioner Leung and carried by Roll Call
Vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner-Curran, Leung, Cordes, Horton
Commissioner-O'Leary
Commissioner-None
Com missioner-None
C. PUBLIC HEARING-THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL CONSIDER AND
RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO
CREATE SECTION 9290.5-PARKING CONCESSION AGREEMENTS.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) HEAR STAFF REPORT
2) HEAR THOSE FOR AND AGAINST
3) RECOMMEND THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVE THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
4) RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
Associate Planner Gulick gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Chairman Horton opened the public hearing.
Ousama Nimri, Temple City resident, asked the Planning Commission
several questions regarding the proposed parking concession agreement.
Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, expressed concern regarding the
proposed parking concession agreement.
Chairman Horton closed the public hearing.
Commissioner O'Leary moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the
draft Resolution and to approve the Negative Declaration, seconded by
Commissioner Cordes and unanimously carried.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner-Curran, Leung, O'Leary, Cordes, Horton
Com missioner-None
Com missioner-None
Commissioner-None
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8. COMMUNICATIONS -None
9. MA TIERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS -None
10 . COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTORS REGULAR AGENDA
A. COMMISSIONER CURRAN -None
B. COMMISSIONER LEUNG -None
C. COMMISSIONER O 'LEARY-None
C . VICE-CHAIRMAN CORDES
Thanked the public for their participation.
E. CHAIRMAN HORTON
Echoed the comments by Vice-Chairman Cordes.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission Meeting was adjourned at 9:13p.m. to the Planning
Commission Regular Meeting of August 28, 2012 at 7:30p.m . in the Council
Chambers at 5938 Kauffman Avenue .
Chairman
Secretary